BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20241119T200830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T201116Z UID:45267-1733245200-1733252400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Wellington Christmas Connector DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/wellington-christmas-connector/ LOCATION:Foxglove\, 33 Queens Wharf\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T133000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20240807T033942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T035717Z UID:42799-1733400000-1733405400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series: Mango Communications DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-mango-communications/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240529_PRINZ-286-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20241111T035748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T035748Z UID:44997-1733418000-1733423400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-4/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241212T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20240821T034903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T205235Z UID:42239-1734004800-1734010200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series : Acumen DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-acumen/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240529_PRINZ-187-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250128T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20240911T013047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T031258Z UID:43664-1738056600-1738238400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR Horizons DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pr-horizons-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PR-Horizons-course-cover-for-PRINZ-use-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20240911T015514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T004557Z UID:43680-1738661400-1738670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20250114T031229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T031229Z UID:46130-1739467800-1739475000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Summer Drinks DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-summer-drinks/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-banners-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250218T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20241112T030420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203207Z UID:44672-1739871000-1740484800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20241121T034033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T030611Z UID:44980-1740677400-1740684600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2025 DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2025/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20250217T003844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003617Z UID:46981-1741280400-1741285800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-5/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20250205T031114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T220526Z UID:46742-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Your Comms Career Path and How to Stand Out Within It DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/your-comms-career-path-and-how-to-stand-out-within-it-2/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Wellington\, 8/40 Mercer Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2024-banners-1-1-e1738725064261.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20250224T231442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003918Z UID:47132-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-7/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20241114T030621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T211222Z UID:44956-1741685400-1741708800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-6/ LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T083000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20250224T002235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T002426Z UID:47097-1741851000-1741854600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Communicators Breakfast Mixer DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-communicators-breakfast-mixer/ LOCATION:Sentinel Cafe\, 586 Victoria Street\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thriday-03ve_4Ug0Ow-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250314T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20241126T033846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220520Z UID:45484-1741944600-1742558400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Engaging Māori and Diverse Communities DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/engagingmaorianddiversecommunities/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170800 CREATED:20241122T015157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T015121Z UID:45229-1742290200-1742299200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T191500 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20250228T024138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T024627Z UID:47242-1742490900-1742498100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Thursday Thirst Quencher in Taranaki DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/thursday-thirst-quencher-in-taranaki/ LOCATION:The Hour Glass\, 49 Liardet St\, New Plymouth\, 4310\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-banners-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T083000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20250310T031648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T031959Z UID:47438-1742887800-1742891400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Learn from a PRINZ Fellow DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-2/ LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-banners-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T093000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20250306T002234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T021436Z UID:47348-1742887800-1742895000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Trust Equation: Agency Leader Breakfast DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-trust-equation-agency-leader-breakfast/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The_Trust_Equation_in_Practice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20250212T033738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T034011Z UID:46870-1743586200-1743595200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On With AI DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20250306T024716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T212835Z UID:47370-1743681600-1743685200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Webinar: Finding your way in a rapidly changing job market DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/webinar-finding-your-way-in-a-rapidly-changing-job-market/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lifelong_learning_limits.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20250328T002839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T002839Z UID:47901-1743699600-1743705000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-6/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20250325T222824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T222824Z UID:47826-1743701400-1743706800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-8/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20241204T015953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T194353Z UID:45666-1744104600-1744113600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20250408T023942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T234723Z UID:48176-1746033300-1746041400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Creative Edge: How to use creativity to power your communications DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-creative-edge-how-to-use-creativity-to-power-your-communications/ LOCATION:Rutherford House\, Victoria University of Wellington\, Pipitea Campus\, 33 Bunny Street\, Wellington\, 6011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/commcreate-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20250423T001605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T001605Z UID:48618-1746120600-1746126000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-9/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250506T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20241210T022851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T225047Z UID:45633-1746523800-1746619200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250512T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20241127T031613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T050529Z UID:45619-1747042200-1747310400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sold Out: Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-5/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20250224T013036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T012424Z UID:47084-1747733400-1748349000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T223000 DTSTAMP:20260617T170801 CREATED:20250403T222632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T230953Z UID:48066-1748372400-1748385000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION: \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 24th May - 8am -9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the Local Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Tauranga. In the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of journalists who lead the local news in Tauranga. Panelists include Bay of Plenty 1News reporter\, Sam Kelway\, editor of Uno Magazine\, Hayley Barnett\, and Local Democracy Reporter for SunLive\, Alisha Evans. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. This is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. Don’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. A big thank you to Network and Aurecon for supporting this event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Kelway is a broadcast journalist who has more than 12 years experience in the media industry. Sam is a reporter for 1News and TVNZ’s Bay of Plenty Video Journalist. Sam’s covered some of the biggest stories in Aotearoa including major flooding events and was one of the first reporters on the ground when Whakaari White Island erupted in 2019. Sam’s worked closely with local businesses\, organisations and individuals and says pitching to broadcast media is an art.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hayley Barnett is the editor of UNO\, a quarterly luxury lifestyle magazine focusing on local people and businesses doing amazing things. Hayley has worked for a number of New Zealand newspapers and magazines over the years including Woman’s Day\, NZ Woman’s Weekly\, NEXT\, Little Treasures and Toast. She also enjoys working on her side hustle\, Petite PR\, which gives her an understanding of the difficulties PR professionals face when it comes to the media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alisha Evans is the Western Bay of Plenty’s Local\nDemocracy Reporter based at SunLive. She started her career in journalism in\ncommunity news in South Auckland. She quickly realised that behind every issue\nthere is a person with a story to tell. It is people that inspire her to keep\ntelling the news. Though her focus is mainly local government now\, she aims to\nfind the people affected by council decisions and share their experiences. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner/ LOCATION:The Bridgman\, 234 Dominion Road\, Auckland\, 1024\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-banners-24.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR